Senior COMSEC Engineer - Communications & Key Management

Ultra Electronics Group; Warrenton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + holidays

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is seeking a full-time COMSEC Operator in Warrenton, VA to support high-security key distribution and cryptographic services for Tier 3 equipment. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, strong communication, and the ability to work with a small team, with occasional travel.

You will engage in daily COMSEC operations, coordinate with customers and vendors, and help maintain equipment and procedures, ensuring mission-critical continuity and secure communications.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Cleared Candidate.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal/customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation experience.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to lead problem resolution.
• Willing to lead and perform as a self-starter.
• Able to integrate into a small team environment and multi-task to achieve daily mission.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operations for supporting High Assurance COMSEC key distribution and full life cycle management of electronic key requirements.
• Provide cryptographic support of communication networks.
• Provide daily interaction, to include troubleshooting and problem resolution to offsite locations in equipment and electronic key aspects.
• Daily use of Tier 2 distribution systems to include CARDS and KMI.
• Monitor incoming requests for COMSEC related matters and take necessary action to address problems.
• Updating and maintaining COMSEC equipment (i.e., STE, Viper, KG-240/250, RASKL KIK-30, SDS KIK-20, SKL AN/PYQ-10).
• Support monthly COMSEC training classes and occasional facility tours.
• Orientate new employees on customer’s policies and processes.
• Provide support to customer vendors.
• Submit metrics as required by the customer.
• Support system testing of new capabilities as requested by the customer.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Strong communication

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

CARDS

KMI

AKP

iApp KMI MGC

Job description

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is seeking a full-time COMSEC Operator in Warrenton, VA to support high-security key distribution and cryptographic services for Tier 3 equipment. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, strong communication, and the ability to work with a small team, with occasional travel.

You will engage in daily COMSEC operations, coordinate with customers and vendors, and help maintain equipment and procedures, ensuring mission-critical continuity and secure communications.